Job Description

The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) of the National University of Singapore is inviting applications for a Museum Officer position. This is a Research Track appointment with teaching and curation responsibilities as well. The successful candidate must be passionate about: research on Southeast Asian biodiversity; education on biodiversity and ecology; and working with specimen collections. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and in collaboration with other museum staff, in these areas as well as on other aspects of the Museum’s operations. As such, we are seeking highly motivated candidates, with strong and relevant research CVs, who are good communicators and educators, and are keen to work with zoological specimens. Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate should be able to commence work in December 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Developing an internationally competitive research programme on Southeast Asian biodiversity and natural history, in areas including but not limited to systematics and taxonomy, phylogenetics and evolutionary biology, ecology and biogeography 
2. Teaching one university course module on field biology and ecology; and helping co-teach other courses (graduate or undergraduate) and/or supervising research students/interns as and when necessary
3. Growing and developing, managing, and curating the Museum’s collection
4. Performing various services for the Museum, including in operations, outreach and engagement, research management, consultancies, etc., as may be necessary

Qualifications

1. PhD degree and relevant expertise in zoological systematics and biodiversity research or an equivalent area
2. Strong English writing and verbal skills
3. Documented ability to multi-task and work well in a team

Desirable skills:

1. Expertise in systematics and taxonomic research 
2. Experience with specimen collection management/curation
3. Experience in applied biodiversity research (e.g., consultancies), conference or workshop organization, journal editing, research management or administration
4. Skillsets in biodiversity informatics, molecular ecology and field collections
5. Singapore Class 3 driving license 

Documentation Required

Candidates are required to email the following:

1. cover letter;
2. personal particulars form;
3. up-to-date curriculum vitae;
4. research statement (2 pages)*;
5. teaching statement (2 pages)**;
6. documents relating to service activities and impact***;
7. names and contacts of three referees; and
8. completed NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants to the contact person below.

Ms Yusrina Binte Mohamed Yusoff
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
National University of Singapore
yusrina.mhdy@nus.edu.sg

Deadline for Application

The closing date for applications is 15 June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Additional details for documentation required

*(4) Research statement

• A statement (2 pages) of major accomplishments in research, citing up to five significant publications, whether in discipline-specific or in education, explaining their significance. Sample copies of these contributions should be provided
• A complete list of publications
• Evidence of impact e.g. citation indices, adoption of textbook
• Evidence of international visibility, e.g. invited talks, journal editorships/reviewer invitations
• Research awards

**(5) Teaching Statement

(I) Self-assessment: approach to teaching and learning (2 pages)

With reference to evidence from (II) Appendices as described below, provide a brief description and justification of the approach taken to teaching goals, challenges experienced, and impact on student learning. Include reference to the following criteria, where applicable:

• course design/delivery/assessment, where applicable with reference to the use of museum specimens and natural history
• reflective and professional approach to teaching and student learning
• contribution to a collaborative learning environment

(II) Appendices

Evidence relating to the following categories:

• Professional activities
• Peer review and/or recognition
• Indirect measures of student learning

***(6) Documents relating to service activities and impact

• At Department/Faculty/University levels
• To the international academic community
• To national and international agencies

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department : Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 20125